Ford has been pushing into the off-road performance and motorsport space with factory-backed efforts in the Baja 1000 and the Dakar Rally. Models such as the Porsche 911 Dakar and

Ford's plans for more off-road performance vehicles looks like it could bear fruit with a "super" sporty model. Ford's plans for more off-road performance vehicles looks like it could bear fruit with a "super" sporty model.

The success of Ford's Raptor-branded performance off-road vehicles, based on workhorses like the Ranger and F-150, has led the automaker to consider launching a standalone Raptor model.

CEO Jim Farley said his team was debating making a standalone all-terrain supercar to ensure Ford is the off-road performance king

Ford F-150 Raptor is a high-performance pickup truck designed for off-road driving. It features a powerful engine, rugged suspension, and advanced technology. The Raptor's exterior is bold and aggressive,

A new statement from Ford CEO Jim Farley suggests the automaker is working on applying its recent off-road experience to a production vehicle. An off-road supercar might be on the horizon.

It may seem far-fetched, but Ford appears to be interested in releasing a supercar with an off-road focus and the Raptor name.

The Raptor line of Ford pickups and SUVs has been a big hit for Ford since the first 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor was literally launched with its high performance off-road suspension system. The F-150 Raptor is now in its third generation and there are Ranger and Bronco Raptors to go with it.